TWISE: This Week In Social Entrepreneurship: Events, Opportunities, News, Insights & More
In this week’s edition of TWISE: This Week In Social Entrepreneurship, we bring you the latest events, opportunities, news, insights, and more, to help you stay informed and inspired. Whether you’re looking to join a conference, accelerator, or competition related to social entrepreneurship, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals and groups, TWISE has got you covered. And don’t forget, TWISE is also published fortnightly, so you can stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the world of social entrepreneurship.
Let’s dive in!
EVENTS
1. Social Enterprise Australia and SXSW Sydney 2023
“This opportunity aims to bring together people working in the social enterprise, cultural and creative sectors — across Tech and Innovation, Screen, Music and Games.”
Where: Sydney
When: 15–22 October 2023
Know more: https://23492418.hs-sites.com/sxsw-sydney-2023
2. SOCAP Global 2023
“SOCAP convenes the whole ecosystem of impact to catalyze investable and profitable businesses and industries that can solve the greatest challenges of our time.”
Where: San Francisco
When: 23–25 October 2023
Know more: https://socapglobal.com/events/socap23/
3. Change 2023
“Change 2023 conference is for anyone focussed on achieving measurable change that benefits people, communities, and the planet.”
Where: Brisbane, QLD and Online
When: 19–20 October 2023
Know more: https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-business-school/social-marketing-griffith/change-conference
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Digital Green Innovation Acceleration Programme (DGIx)
“The programme will select ventures, solution providers and consortiums who will receive financial, technical, and methodological support from the WFP Innovation Accelerator, #SDF, and other partners.”
Eligibility: high-impact digital ventures and projects solving some of the most pressing environmental challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
Application deadline: 24 September 2023 11:59 pm (CET)
Know more: https://innovation.wfp.org/digital-green-innovation-acceleration-programme
2. Halycon Programs
“Since 2014 the Halcyon Incubator has helped fellows’ ventures raise over $500 million, create more than 6,000 jobs, and positively impact over 9.2 million lives.”
a. Climate fellowship (2024)
“This program brings founders from across the USA and the globe together, empowering entrepreneurs to address climate challenges through Renewable Energy, Green Building, Climate Data, Agriculture, WaterTech, and Blue Economy solutions.”
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023b. Health fellowship (2024)
“This program brings founders from across the USA and the globe together, empowering entrepreneurs to shape the future of healthcare.”
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023c. MENA fellowship (2024)
“This program features two dynamic residencies, AWS cloud credits, mentorship, and a $5,000 USD stipend for entrepreneurs who are harnessing the power of cross-regional collaboration as they build the future of Health, Climate, and EquityTech.”
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023d. Future Builders fellowship (2024)
“This fellowship offers Black and Latinx women and non-binary founders in the United States who are tackling pressing challenges in Health, Climate, and Equitytech a launchpad for growth and impact.”
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023
Know more: https://www.halcyonhouse.org/programs/
NEWS, INSIGHTS & KEY STORIES
1. Democratise entrepreneurship education, pleads Duncan by Ventureburn
“Duncan’s insights shed light on the challenges that entrepreneurship has faced in the country’s history and the importance of entrepreneurship education in shaping its future. She began by highlighting the historical barriers to entrepreneurship in South Africa.”
2. How Canada can make its startup ecosystem more inclusive by The Conversation
“Increasing inclusivity in entrepreneurship will foster more equitable economic participation across the board.”
3. Abbie Strabala: Changing the Fundraising Narrative for Female Founders by nasdaq
“Learn about what’s happening at True Wealth Ventures and how Abbie Strabahala, Associate with the organization, is making a positive impact in the world.”
4. Big Issue Invest launches Social Impact Debt Fund to tackle UK poverty with £20m committed by Pioneers Post
“Big Issue Invest last week launched its fourth Social Impact Debt Fund which will provide loans of between £1m and £4m to established social enterprises and charities that tackle poverty in the UK.”
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